jmcgrogan2
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| Building a system from scratch (other than speakers) As adg101 mentions in the two posts above, with your budget, a good integrated amp is the way to go. You'll get better quality spending more money on electronics, and less money on chassis', interconnects and power cords.I'd recommend looking for ... | |
| ENTIRE SYSTEM NEEDED TO SELL Michelle, I am very sorry for you loss. R.I.P. Fred.@theo , any post can be deleted now. | |
| Pass Labs X2.5 or Krell KAV-280p? WWYD? Happy hunting Russell. It's a buyers market out there right now. I know, I've overspent, and unfortunately I am on the other end now. If you do grab one of those big, old classic amps, make sure that it has been recapped recently, or be prepared f... | |
| Marantz The lower the first number, the higher up it is on the Marantz food chain.The SA (Super Audio) 1 was their top model about 15 years ago. It listed for $7500. Then the SA-7S1, which came out about 8 years ago, and list for $6500. Then the SA-11S1, ... | |
| Pass Labs X2.5 or Krell KAV-280p? WWYD? A Coda Unison 3 Ultra Limited Edition just popped up on the Audio Asylum Trader for a steal price of $1,250.http://www.audioasylumtrader.com/ca/listing/Integrated-Amplifier-SS/Coda/Unison-3-Ultra/Rare-Limited-Edition/144883 I have no affiliation ... | |
| Is there Really a difference between a Krell 400xi intergrated amp and the newer Vandgard? What's the difference between the two amps?Price. Power seems to be the same. | |
| Marantz I have heard several models of Esoteric players, they are a very different animal from the Marantz players, IMHO. The Esoteric are very resolving and articulate, a bit too analytical for my tastes though. I am a fan of vinyl, and the Marantz playe... | |
| Is there Really a difference between a Krell 400xi intergrated amp and the newer Vandgard? In that price range, I would suspect that the Wells Audio Majestic would easily beat either Krell model amp. Do a little research and you may find a gem.http://www.wellsaudio.com/products/integrated-amplifiers-2/majestic | |
| Marantz I have been using a Marantz SA-11S1 with Ultimate Tube mod from pcX for over 8 years now. Great CDP! Like barrysandy says, very musical, not one of those sterile, analytical sounding units. | |
| COUNTERPOINT HYBRID PHONO STAGE UPGRADE You may also find this link interesting:https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/counterpoint-alta-vista-mike-elliott | |
| COUNTERPOINT HYBRID PHONO STAGE UPGRADE Sorry to break the news to you, but Alta Vista went out of business about 4 years ago. Michael Elliot has retired.http://www.whatsbestforum.com/showthread.php?6805-Alta-Vista-Audio-closing-it-s-doors I believe there is an Audiogon member named Big... | |
| Pass Labs X2.5 or Krell KAV-280p? WWYD? Wow! I didn't realize the 20/20's were that power hungry. You may be better off with separates then, as not many integrateds offer more than 200 wpc, especially lower priced ones. If you could find one, and swing a deal on it, the CODA CSib integr... | |
| Remembering Glenn Frey: Cameron Crowe on Eagles' Teen King Great article mofi, thanks for sharing!! | |
| Glad we still have 'brick and mortar', and good owners for gear However, the one final question I had regarding how could I possibly find the funds to acquire the Rossini (List of $28k without remote) went unanswered. Any local 'brick and mortar' banks and gun shops near this audio establishment? ;^) | |
| Pass Labs X2.5 or Krell KAV-280p? WWYD? Out of curiosity, what price range are you talking about?It seems as if you are asking an awful lot from a preamp for a small amount of money. Especially if you are talking about a true differential design.You may be able to get better quality by ... |